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Fashion Choices for New Mothers

Heather Hopson
January 28, 2019
Fashion, Food & Fitness, Mom
Fashion is usually the last thing on a new mother’s mind. But as Kate Middleton, Serena Williams, Kim Kardashian, and now Meghan Markle has shown,...

Seven Dating Resolutions That Lead to Marriage

Heather Hopson
December 19, 2018
Mom, Relationships
This is a flashback from 2012, but it's so fitting for the New Year I had to repost! I've since implemented a lot of the advice below. I even...

5 Things Black Moms Can Do in the Wake of Police Shootings

Farah Middleton
June 22, 2018
Health, Wellness & Religion, Mom
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The recent police shootings pierced the hearts of Black mothers across the country. We cried tears for the men we never met yet the men we saw our...

How to Plan a Fun Filled Summer

Heather Hopson
June 11, 2018
Mom, Pittsburgh & Philly
Dear Diary, This summer, my daughter will split her time between Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She'll go on multiple vacation, attend multiple...

How to Plan a Babymoon

Shalene Dudley
April 19, 2018
Mom, Mom-to-be
Dear Diary, Every pregnant woman should be pampered in some way. But sometimes, a spa day just isn't enough. A babymoon is in order! I travel at...

New App Helps Families Fight the Flu

Heather Hopson
February 7, 2018
Health, Wellness & Religion, Mom
Diary of a First Time Mom is teaming up with UPMC to help families fight flu season! Although we received some form of compensation for the UPMC...
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